878 Alpington to Gorleston via Belton, Bradwell
Operated by Ambassador Travel. First bus 07:45, last bus 16:15. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 878? 3 other bus routes are numbered 878 elsewhere in the UK — see every 878 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:45 |
|---|---|
| Village Hall (adj) | 07:45 |
| The Street (adj) | 07:55 |
| White Horse (opp) | 08:00 |
| Market Place (adj) | 08:02 |
| The Garden House (opp) | 08:09 |
| Beccles Road (opp) | 08:14 |
| Church Road (adj) | 08:17 |
| Crown (adj) | 08:20 |
| Herringfleet Road (opp) | 08:23 |
| Decoy Tavern (adj) | 08:25 |
| East Norfolk Sixth Form Centre (opp) | 08:40 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Tickets on the 878
Ambassador Travel publishes day returns on this route for school pupils.
Day Return
Ticket types come from Ambassador Travel's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 17 July 2026. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs, so check prices with Ambassador Travel.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Ambassador Travel before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 28 December, 29 December, 30 December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 878
878 towards Gorleston
All 30 stops
- Village Hall (adj) Alpington
- Bus Shelter (opp) Alpington
- The Street (adj) Thurton
- Manor Farm (opp) Thurton
- Langley Gates (adj) Thurton
- White Horse (opp) Chedgrave
- Market Place (adj) Loddon
- Broadland Meadows (opp) Loddon
- Little Money Road (opp) Loddon
- The Garden House (opp) Hales
- Beccles Road (opp) Thurlton
- Church Road (adj) Thorpe-next-Haddiscoe
- Thorpe Road (opp) Haddiscoe
- Crown (adj) Haddiscoe
- Station turn (opp) Haddiscoe
- Herringfleet Road (opp) St Olaves
- Rose Dene Cottage (opp) St Olaves
- Decoy Tavern (adj) Fritton
- Country Park Lane (opp) Fritton
- Southview Nurseries (adj) Belton
- Lound Road (opp) Belton
- Green Lane (opp) Bradwell
- Pinecot Avenue (adj) Bradwell
- Sun Inn (adj) Bradwell
- post office (opp) Bradwell
- Crab Lane (opp) Bradwell
- Chestnut Avenue (opp) Bradwell
- Kings Road (opp) Gorleston
- The Vetinary Hospital (opp) Gorleston
- East Norfolk Sixth Form Centre (opp) Gorleston
878 towards Alpington
All 31 stops
- East Norfolk Sixth Form Centre (adj) Gorleston
- The Vetinary Hospital (adj) Gorleston
- Kings Road (adj) Gorleston
- Chestnut Avenue (adj) Bradwell
- Crab Lane (adj) Bradwell
- post office (adj) Bradwell
- Sun Inn (opp) Bradwell
- Pinecot Avenue (opp) Bradwell
- Green Lane (opp) Bradwell
- Lound Road (adj) Belton
- Southview Nurseries (opp) Belton
- Country Park Lane (adj) Fritton
- Decoy Tavern (opp) Fritton
- Rose Dene Cottage (adj) St Olaves
- Herringfleet Road (adj) St Olaves
- Station turn (adj) Haddiscoe
- Crown (opp) Haddiscoe
- Thorpe Road (adj) Haddiscoe
- Church Road (opp) Thorpe-next-Haddiscoe
- Beccles Road (adj) Thurlton
- Hampton Avenue (adj) Thurlton
- Yarmouth Road (adj) Thurlton
- Phone Box (adj) Raveningham
- The Garden House (adj) Hales
- Town Farm Drive (adj) Loddon
- Broadland Meadows (adj) Loddon
- Market Place (opp) Loddon
- White Horse (adj) Chedgrave
- Langley Gates (opp) Thurton
- Manor Farm (adj) Thurton
- The Street (opp) Thurton
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 878 bus?
The first 878 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:45 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 878 bus?
The last 878 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 16:15. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 878 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Ambassador Travel day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 878 bus?
The 878 is operated by Ambassador Travel.
Timetable data from Ambassador Travel via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (East of England feed). Ambassador Travel last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 1 July 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.